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🎓❤️🖤 As we continue celebrating our retirees, please join us in congratulating Joe Bellas on his retirement after 31 years with Tipp City Schools and 35 years in public education! Throughout his career at Tippecanoe High School, Joe served as a social studies teacher, Social Studies Department Chair, Quiz Team coach, Model United Nations advisor, and golf coach. His impact on students extends far beyond the classroom. Among his many accomplishments, Joe takes pride in launching the district’s first Advanced Placement course and teaching more than 3,000 students. He was also honored as Ohio's History Teacher of the Year in 2005. 👏 Joe believes that strong relationships are the foundation of great teaching and hopes to be remembered as a compassionate educator who made learning engaging and enjoyable for his students. In retirement, Joe looks forward to slowing down while remaining open to new opportunities. While he will miss his colleagues, their creativity, support, and friendship will remain among his favorite memories.🙂🌟Thank you, Joe, for your dedication to students, your commitment to excellence, and the lasting impact you have made on generations of Red Devils. Congratulations and best wishes in retirement! 🎉#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #retirement #enjoytheadventure

🎓✨ As we continue celebrating the accomplishments of our students and staff, we’re proud to recognize the Class of 2026 students who earned special honors and scholarships during Tippecanoe High School’s Senior Awards Night.❤️🖤 We start with congratulations to Tippecanoe High School senior Makenzi Cooper on receiving the John Hurtt Citizenship Award! This award is presented in memory of John Hurtt, a beloved Tippecanoe science teacher whose quiet dedication to students and school activities left a lasting impact on our school community. Mr. Hurtt was known for working behind the scenes, always willing to lend a helping hand wherever he was needed without seeking recognition. Selected by the Tippecanoe High School staff, the recipient of this award is the senior who best reflects the spirit of John Hurtt through service, character, and a commitment to others. Congratulations to Makenzi on this meaningful honor and for exemplifying the qualities that make a positive difference in the lives of those around her. 👏✨#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #classof2026 #reddevils #citizenship

✍️📚 Congratulations to Broadway Elementary student Nova Avery on receiving the Creative Writer Award! Nova was recognized at the monthly Board of Education meeting for her outstanding writing skills and dedication to her work. Her teacher shared that she is always impressed by Nova’s writing because she consistently goes above and beyond, adding thoughtful details that bring her ideas to life. Nova has also excelled at incorporating vivid adjectives into her writing and takes great care in creating colorful illustrations to accompany her stories and paragraphs. 🎨✨#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations
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❤️🖤 Congratulations to Tippecanoe Middle School student Corine Outten on receiving the Red Devil Award for 6th grade! 👏🏻This award recognizes students who demonstrate integrity, character, effort, kindness, and a commitment to serving others. Corine has distinguished herself as a student who leads by example and helps create a positive school environment for those around her.🙂Through her actions, attitude, and interactions with others, Corine helps make Tippecanoe Middle School a welcoming and supportive place where students can learn, grow, and succeed. 👏⭐#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #reddevilaward #congratulations #integrity #character #effort #kindness

🏆🎓 🌟 We’ve celebrated many student and staff accomplishments over the past several weeks. Now, it’s time to recognize another group that has made a lasting impact on Tipp City Schools—our retirees.
💻❤️ Please join us in congratulating Debra Baker on her retirement from Tipp City Schools! As a member of the district's technology team, Deb spent years supporting students and staff with patience, understanding, and a willingness to help. Whether troubleshooting a device, answering questions, or solving a problem, she always approached her work with the goal of helping others succeed.🙂Deb hopes to be remembered as someone who supported others without ever making them feel inadequate when they needed help with technology. 🙌🏻Among her favorite memories is helping a fourth-grade student with his Chromebook when he unexpectedly looked up and told her, “You smell really good.” Deb admits she was speechless and had no training for that particular help desk situation! 😂In retirement, Deb looks forward to traveling whenever she wants and spending more time with her children and grandchildren. While she will miss the people of Tipp City Schools, we know her next chapter will be filled with wonderful adventures and special family moments. Congratulations, Deb, and thank you for your 18 years of service and dedication to Tipp City Schools! 👏🎉#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #retirement #congratulations #reddevils #thankyou

🏃‍♀️❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on the 4x800m Relay team of Tippecanoe High School student-athletes Maryn Perrault, Lucia Ranly, Isabelle Mahl, and Blakely Barton!💪🏻🌟Congratulations to these outstanding Lady Red Devils on earning an eighth-place finish at the OHSAA Division II State Track & Field Championships with a finals time of 9:39.76. 👏🔥Competing on the state’s biggest stage and finishing among Ohio’s top relay teams is an incredible accomplishment. This success reflects countless hours of training, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance throughout the season. ❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #ladyreddevils #statechamps

🏃‍♀️❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on Tippecanoe High School student-athlete Maryn Perrault! Congratulations to Maryn on earning a seventh-place finish in the 800m Run at the OHSAA Division II State Track & Field Championships with an outstanding time of 2:16.12. 👏🔥
Competing among the best runners in Ohio, Maryn delivered an impressive performance and earned a spot on the state podium. What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable? Maryn achieved it as a freshman. ⭐❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #reddevills #congratulations #statechamp #thstrack

🎨💡 Congratulations to L.T. Ball Intermediate students Grace Miller, Clara Foster, and Eloise Fisher on receiving the Innovation in Action Award. 🤩These talented students were recognized by the Board of Education for their outstanding creativity, design skills, and teamwork. As part of a classroom project, they researched and created a promotional flyer for AeCha Cafe in downtown Tipp City. ☕✨Their peers selected the flyer as the top design among all fourth-grade entries, and the project made such an impression that the owners of AeCha Cafe chose to display it in their business. 👏This achievement is a wonderful example of students applying their learning in meaningful ways while making connections within the community.🙂#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #talent #creativity #designskills #teamwork

🏅❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on two outstanding Red Devils!
Congratulations to Max Deckard and Will Strong on their performances in the Long Jump at the OHSAA Division II State Track & Field Championships.
👏 Max earned a fifth-place finish with a jump of 22’ 5.5.”
👏 Will earned a seventh-place finish with a jump of 22’ 2.75.”
To have two Tippecanoe athletes place among the top long jumpers in Ohio is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit. Congratulations, Max and Will, on representing Tippecanoe High School so well on the state stage! ❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #reddevils #statechamps #OHSAAlongjump

🏅❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on Trey Sellers! Congratulations to Trey on earning a fifth-place finish in the High Jump at the OHSAA Division II State Track & Field Championships. 👏A member of the Tippecanoe High School Class of 2026, Trey capped off his high school athletic career by standing on the state podium and competing with Ohio’s best. What a tremendous accomplishment and a fitting way to finish an outstanding Red Devil career. ❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations

⭐ Congratulations to Josie Diller, a rising third-grader, on receiving Broadway Elementary’s Curious Mind Award! ⭐Josie was recognized at the Board of Education meeting for her thoughtful participation in class discussions, her willingness to listen respectfully to others, and her confidence in sharing her own ideas and experiences. A strong student and natural leader, Josie’s insight and curious questions helped make learning engaging for her classmates and contributed to a positive classroom environment. 📚✨#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #curiousmind

☀️ School may be out for the summer, but we’re not finished celebrating!
As we wrapped up another incredible school year, our students and staff packed May with achievements, recognitions, performances, competitions, milestones, and moments worth sharing. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting those accomplishments and the people behind them. Stay tuned. We have plenty to celebrate! 🙂👏🏻#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #achievements #recognitions #performances #milestones #celebrations

🏅❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on Tippecanoe High School student-athlete Megan Strong! Congratulations to Megan on earning OHSAA Division II State Runner-Up honors in the Long Jump. 👏Competing against the best athletes in Ohio, Megan delivered an outstanding performance to finish second in the state and add another impressive accomplishment to her remarkable career.🤩Megan also helped Tippecanoe earn a podium finish as part of the 4x200m Relay team, making it an unforgettable state championship weekend. ⭐#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #reddevils #congratulations #longjump #OHSAAstatetrack

🏅❤️🖤 Our next state spotlight shines on the 4x200m Relay team of Maryn Perrault, Sawyer Ridge, Kenzie Curry, and Megan Strong for the team’s 4th-place finish at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships! The Lady Red Devils crossed the finish line in an outstanding time of 1:42.43 and delivered a tremendous performance in the state finals, moving from ninth place entering the final race to a spot on the podium. 🏅🔥What an incredible accomplishment and a testament to their hard work, determination, and teamwork throughout the season. Congratulations! ❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #reddevils #OHSAAstatetrack #champions

🏃‍♂️❤️🖤 We continue our congratulations to Tippecanoe High School athletes who delivered outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships with Will Strong!🥉 Will earned third-place finishes in both the Division II 100m Dash and 200m Dash, capping off an incredible day at the state meet. 👏As if two state medals weren’t enough, Will also broke his own school records in both events, lowering the marks to an outstanding 10.52 seconds in the 100m Dash and 21.14 seconds in the 200m Dash. ⚡What an unbelievable career!⭐❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #reddevils #congratulations #OHSAAStateTrack

🏃‍♂️❤️🖤 We have several Tippecanoe High School athletes to congratulate for their outstanding performances at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships, and we begin with Landon Kimmel, Class of 2026!🥈 Congratulations to Landon on earning State Runner-Up honors in the Division II 1600m Run with an impressive time of 4:12.65. 👏 Landon’s outstanding performance is the latest accomplishment in a remarkable high school career defined by hard work, determination, and excellence.🌟🙌🏻💪🏻#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #staterunnerup #congratulations

We are incredibly proud of the way he represents Tippecanoe High School both on and off the track. Congratulations, Landon! ⭐

🏆❤️🖤 Good luck to our Tippecanoe Red Devils as they compete at the OHSAA Boys Track & Field Division II State Championships! The boys enter the state meet after an incredible regional championship performance and will begin competition with preliminaries on Saturday, June 6, at The Ohio State University.

🏃‍♂️Individuals representing Tippecanoe High School:
• Will Strong — 100m Dash, 200m Dash, Long Jump
• Max Deckard — Long Jump
• Landon Kimmel — 1600m Run, 3200m Run
• Trey Sellers — High Jump
• Grant Titley — 400m Dash
🏃‍♂️ Relay Qualifiers
• Wes Lowe, Grant Titley, Max Deckard, and Will Strong — 4x100m Relay

These student-athletes have had an outstanding season filled with championships, school records, and unforgettable performances.
Good luck at state, Red Devils! ❤️🖤#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #reddevils #statechampionship #goodluck

🏐 The gym was packed with energy, excitement, and volleyball! The Tippecanoe Middle School volleyball program hosted its annual summer camps for rising 2nd-4th graders and rising 5th-7th graders, welcoming a fantastic turnout of young Red Devils eager to learn and improve their skills. With guidance from TMS coaches and student helpers, campers worked on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while having plenty of fun along the way.🙂 ❤️🖤What a great way to introduce young students to the sport, strengthen their skills, and build excitement for the upcoming season! #WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #tmsvolleyball #summercamp

🍎✨ At the district’s End-of-Year Staff Celebration, the Tippecanoe Educational Endowment (TEE) recognized the nominees for its Teacher of the Year Award. These educators were nominated for their dedication to students, commitment to excellence, and positive impact on our schools. 👏🏻Congratulations to this year’s nominees:

Back row: Patty Cahill, Nancy Carus, Joe Bellas, Mackenzie English, and Kylee Mann
Front row: Amy Soutar, Joanne Manes, Kim Hampton (Teacher of the Year honoree), Marilyn Potter, and Aimee Noel

👏 We are grateful for all they do to support, inspire, and empower students. Please join us in congratulating these educators! ❤️#WEareTIPP #tippcityschools #congratulations #TEETOY #teacheroftheyear #tee